African Indigenous Language Film Festival (Ailff) (3)



Dates limites

25 mars 2025
Appel à Inscriptions

01 oct. 2025
Date limite finale

1
moi

31 oct. 2025
Date de notification

03 déc. 2025
05 déc. 2025

Adresse

Oluwatoyin Awe, Isheri North GRA, OPIC, Isheri Olin, Lagos,  100241, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria


Description du Festival
Festival d court métrage
Festival de long métrage


Exigences du Festival
 Festival de cinéma
 Fiction
 Documentaire
 Animation
 Fantastique
 Terreur
 Experimental
 Music Video
 Autres
 Tous les genres
 Tous les thèmes
 N’a pas de frais de d’inscription
 Festival International
 Lieu physique et en ligne
 janvier 2017
 Pays de production: Obligatoire
 Pays de tournage: Obligatoire
 Nationalités des directeurs: Obligatoire
 Premiers Films 
 Projets scolaires 
 Courts-métrages 
 Long-métrage 
 Outils d'IA 
 Toutes langues
 Sous-titres 
English French Portuguese
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Début du Festival: 03 décembre 2025      Fin du Festival: 05 décembre 2025

AILFF’25 invites filmmakers across Africa and the diaspora to submit films for its 3rd edition. This festival celebrates stories in African indigenous languages, focusing on cultural heritage, inclusion, and advocacy—especially for people with Down Syndrome and neurogenetic conditions

This year, AILFF’25 highlights films that depict the experiences of people with Down Syndrome, using cinema as a catalyst for empathy and social change.

The festival calls on filmmakers to illuminate overlooked narratives and foster dialogues on inclusivity. Participants will experience engaging screenings, panel discussions, and workshops, led by filmmakers and advocates focused on language, identity, and accessibility.

Join us in Nigeria to help safeguard Africa’s linguistic richness, amplify silenced voices, and build a future.

Best African Indigenous Language Feature Film
Best Short film
Best student Film
Best Advocacy Narrative
Best Animation
Life Time Achievement Awards
Posthumous Award
Best in Industry Support Award

AILFF RULES FOR ENTRIES

Film Requirements:
- Primary focus: Films in African indigenous languages.
- Films in other languages must highlight Down Syndrome or neurogenetic conditions.
- All films must have English, French, or Portuguese subtitles.

- Eligibility:
- Shorts, features, documentaries, and animations completed after 1 Jan 2023.
- Student and first-time filmmakers encouraged to apply.

- Themes:
- Cultural preservation, linguistic diversity, social inclusion.
- Breaking stereotypes about neurodiversity and celebrating resilience.

- Technical Specs:
- Digital formats: MP4/MOV, 1080p+.
- Include a 200-word synopsis, director’s statement, and a trailer (if available)



  

 
  

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